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US to Provide $1bn in Security Aid to Colombia

Updated 2026-08-08 04:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

The US state department announced plans to provide $1 billion in security assistance to the new rightwing government of Colombia's President Abelardo De La Espriella, who has pledged a crackdown on drug trafficking.

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The Guardian
Trump ally Abelardo De La ‌Espriella vows to start ‘profound transformation’ of country’s destiny as he is sworn inThe ​Trump administration plans to provide $1bn in security assistance to the ⁠government of Colombia’s new ​rightwing ‌president, the US state department announced, soon afte
2026-08-08 04:08 UTC
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